If you are a south-Island senior, the 55+ Lifestyle Show presented by INSPIRED Magazine is the place to be! Enjoy Informative exhibitors – over 100 organizations representing health, beauty, housing, finance, home renovation, travel, and more. There will be a fashion show, fashion makeovers, prizes, special speakers, dancers, musicians, artists, and artisans. Come out for a day of entertainment, 9am-3pm at Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria BC. Admission $5.
Community News
Free Nursing Services with a BC MSP Card
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering Nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card. We are located in Cook Street Village at #200-1075 Pendergast Street. Our nurses are able to assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. We provide navigation services to assist you to connect with other healthcare providers as required. In keeping with the principle of community well-being, we offer wellness sessions on a regular basis. Contact us or visit our website to find out more.
Stress-Free Moving
“Home is where the heart is…even if you can’t remember which box you packed it in!”
We can relate to the stress of moving. Not only does it mean uprooting your life, but if the move is to a smaller residence, a huge part of the work is downsizing a ton of possessions that have accumulated for years, perhaps even a lifetime. If you need to move, and just thinking about it keeps you up at nights, our team will take a mountain of anxiety off your shoulders and get all of it done for you; professionally, safely, and quickly.
Community Profile: Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Their caregivers travel to clients’ homes to provide care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently. Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming for family members. Comfort Keepers reduce this stress by providing a wide range of in-home care services for seniors in Victoria and surrounding areas. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are taken care of.
Dentures for Comfort and Function
Properly fitted dentures are essential for confidence and comfort as well as for chewing and digestion. Well-made dentures are esthetically pleasing and enable individuals with missing teeth to effectively chew their food. The process of chewing stimulates saliva production and signals the digestive system to prepare for food intake. Just like natural teeth, dentures aid in the mechanical breakdown of food, facilitating easier digestion and nutrient absorption. Having dentures that can perform this task is extremely important. Equally important is having dentures that are comfortable and that give you the confidence to enjoy life without worrying about your dentures.
Multiple Offers & Bidding Wars Return!
With rates holding and confidence in future reductions, consumers are back shopping for properties. There are a few regulatory items in place intended to provide transparency in the process, particularly for sellers. REALTORS are required to provide a Disclosure of Expected Remuneration with every offer and counteroffer received, outlining the exact costs of services to the seller so they can make informed decisions. Additionally, the seller’s agent must provide all competing agents with a document outlining how many offers have been received by which brokerage and at what date. No details, such as price or terms, are included. We’d be happy to chat about your real estate needs!
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Cortisol 2. Stapes (found in the ear). 3. Blood pressure. 4. Your jaw.
Words to Live By
“Life is a journey, and self-care is the map that guides you to the most beautiful destinations within yourself. Prioritize your well-being and enjoy the scenic route.” – Keith Macpherson
Online Health and Wellness Resource
Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® invites you to check out the WellnessHub, your online Health and Wellness resource for Vancouver Island. The WellnessHub features hundreds of local business and practitioners offering services and products. In addition, there are hundreds of health tips, articles and podcasts on a variety of topics. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to subscribe to receive a monthly email letting you know about events and the monthly contest. You can also read the digital version of our five island editions of the newsletter.
Celebrate Important Relationships
As February arrives, people are reminded of the importance of spending time with family and the importance of relationships in their lives. Valentine’s Day brings up mixed emotions for many, with some looking to celebrate it, while others, for various reasons, try to avoid it. If we look at Valentine’s Day as we used to when we were children, we can see the day as a way to celebrate the important relationships we do have, regardless of type, and connect with all of them to let them know we are thinking about them.
Community Health Centres in Victoria
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering Nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card. We are located in Cook Street Village at #200-1075 Pendergast Street. Our nurses are able to assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. We provide navigation services to assist you to connect with other healthcare providers as required. In keeping with the principle of community well-being, we offer wellness sessions on a regular basis. Contact us or visit our website to find out more.
